Do I need a footrest on a gaming chair?

Footrests are common on budget chairs (Dowinx, GTPLAYER, N-GEN) and absent from premium picks (Secretlab, Razer Enki X). Verified-purchase reviewers who use footrests like them for relaxed reclining, watching content, or napping at the desk. Reviewers focused on active gaming and typing posture rarely mention them, and ergonomics-focused communities generally argue feet should be flat on the floor or on a separate footrest during actual work.